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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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